Latest Lithium Ion Batteries News

Global Lithium Resources has been granted a 21-year mining lease for its Manna Lithium Project, significantly de-risking the venture and accelerating its path to a final investment decision.

Pilbara Minerals Limited (PLS) reported a challenging FY25 marked by a 39% revenue drop and a net loss of $196 million amid falling lithium prices. Despite this, the company advanced key expansion projects, acquired a Brazilian lithium asset, and made significant sustainability strides.

EcoGraf Limited has been granted its first Australian patent for its innovative HFfree® purification technology, reinforcing its position in the battery anode materials market. This milestone follows a recent breakthrough that cut purification costs by 25%, boosting the commercial potential of its purification facilities.

Black Canyon Limited has launched Phase 3 drilling at its Wandanya Project, aiming to extend and infill a significant high-grade manganese and iron mineralisation zone over a 3km strike in Western Australia’s Oakover Basin.

Euro Manganese Inc. has bolstered its development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project with new financing and critical regulatory approvals, while progressing offtake discussions amid ongoing market uncertainties.

Euro Manganese Inc. reported a $12.8 million loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2025, while securing $11.1 million in equity financing and amending its $20 million convertible loan facility. The company highlights ongoing funding risks as it advances its manganese projects.

EcoGraf Limited reveals a major breakthrough in its HFfree® graphite purification technology, cutting operating costs by 25% and projecting a US$282 million NPV for its initial 25,000 tonnes per annum facility. This positions the company as a competitive, eco-friendly supplier amid rising global demand and geopolitical shifts in battery materials.

Talga Group has launched Talnode-R, a recycled graphite anode product derived from lithium-ion battery waste, aiming to transform battery supply chains with sustainable, modular production.

Lithium Universe Limited has acquired exclusive global rights to Macquarie University's innovative electrochemical silver extraction technology, promising a cleaner, more efficient way to recycle silver from solar panels while preserving valuable silicon wafers.

Iondrive Limited has won a $3.9 million government grant to advance its innovative urban mining technology, accelerating the construction of a pilot plant focused on critical minerals recovery from lithium-ion batteries.

Hazer Group has filed patents for a breakthrough graphite purification process that could unlock access to the lucrative battery materials market amid tightening global supply. This innovation positions Hazer to meet surging demand for high-purity graphite essential for lithium-ion batteries.

Neometals has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the lithium-ion battery recycling joint venture Primobius to SMS Group for €5 million upfront plus future royalties, marking a strategic pivot away from capital-intensive projects.